ASL is a true and naturally evolving laguistic system based on visual/spatial processing. Adding signs from a visual spatially processed language to a linear syntax creates difficulties in understanding concept. MCE's are cumbersome,and attempt to commmunicate an oral syntax to a visual spatial language.
ASL is a language with vocabulary and grammatical structures distinct from all other languages. As a language, ASL has developed naturally over time and is the "natural language used by members of the North American Deaf community" (Valli & Lucas, 1992).
Let me give an couple of example of old ASL signs vs new ASL signs. At the local deaf club, a young deaf man went to the concession stand and signed to the deaf woman that he wanted to buy some potato chips.
Hi Everyone! I was wondering if any Ohioans (or anyone else) had ASL signs for Ohio's three major cities: "Columbus," "Cleveland," and "Cincinnati." I once saw a sign for "Columbus" that is a "C" moved from left-to-right (like the movement for the signs for "Where?" or "Restroom").
ASL vs SEE Corrected Title from ASL vs ESL to ASL vs SEE because of my own ignorance on the definitions of each ;) I just wanted to get some opinions from members regarding the use of ASL or ESL from a hearing persons perspective. I've been studying ASL, but the contact I've had with people...
ASL Social - 2nd Friday at 5pm, Springfield College, Richard B. Flynn Campus Union Café, Springfield, MA; parking in lot #4 (mixed group, all levels) * This is the same Deaf Coffee Chat in South Hadley listed early but it has moved to Atkins Farm and at a different time.
Forgive me if this topic has been brought up before, but what are the reasons many prefer ASL over SEE so strongly. I am hearing so my main mode of communication is through spoken English, but I am curious if this has an effect on the way I possibly understand ASL vs someone who isn't hearing...
ASL Lawyers for the Deaf If you’re looking for an attorney in your area who either knows American Sign Language or offers deaf-friendly legal services in ASL, then we’re here to help. Below is a list of lawyers along with their names, types of legal services they offer, and their contact information.
Whys is that one particular word has different signs? For example I own many books, videos and DVDs on the subject of ASL and sometimes I find a word that illustrates the sign while another dictionary shows a totally different one. How do I know which is the most commonly used sign between the...
